Definitions for competekəmˈpitcom·pete

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word compete.

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

compete, vie, contend(verb)

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

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compete(Verb)

To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.

Origin: From competere, from peto.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

Compete(verb)

to contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

Compete

kom-pēt′, v.i. to seek or strive with others for something: to contend for a prize.—n.Competi′tion, the act of competing: common strife for the same object.—adj.Compet′itive, pertaining to or characterised by competition.—n.Compet′itor, one who competes: a rival or opponent. [L. competĕre—com, together, petĕre, to seek.]

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compete

To create, market or sell goods, products or services of similar function, quality or specification in a specific sector or market at an affordable price to ensure you get a share in the potential customers or market.

Similar businesses and companies like to ensure they can compete with other businesses and companies to ensure they get a share in the customer base or market they sell their goods, products or services to.